Updated 28 June 2024
At TrustedHousesitters, our love for all things fish runs as deep as the ocean. Read on as we take you on a tour of 350+ fish names, including quirky and funny fish names. And remember to read our most common fish names list too. And naturally, before welcoming your new fishy friend, make sure you're clued-up on how to take care of a fish.
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Fish names by type and breed
Betta fish names
Among all the different types of fish, few are quite as beautiful as the betta. Here are our top betta fish names (otherwise known as Siamese fish):
- Aurora
- Neptune
- Phoenix
- Violet
- Zeus
- Comet
- Magic
- Jewel
- Alpha
- Apollo
- Cosmo
- Jupiter
- Crimson
- Dino
- Galaxy
- Orion
- Sirius
- Luna
- Celeste
- Nova
- Nebula
- Eclipse
- Astro
- Proxima
- Rigel
- Gemini
- Aquarius
Goldfish names
These sunshine-colored beauties are one of the most popular fish to have as pets, so explore these Goldfish names before you welcome one home.
- Caramel
- Fiery
- Flame
- Smoky
- Ember
- Oak
- Pine
- Acer
- Autumn
- Fall
- Parrotia
- Fudge
- Ray
- Sorbus
- Jewel
- Metallic
- Bar
- Teeth
- Apple
- Crown
- Royal
- Plate
- Carrot
- Nutmeg
- Oro (Spanish for gold)
- Swarna (Bengali for fold)
- Kulta (Finnish for gold)
- Zlato (Slovak for gold)
- Gouli (Samoan for gold)
Clownfish names
Welcomed an absolute joker of a fish home? Explore the Clownfish names for inspiration.
| Clown fish name | Where is it from? |
|---|---|
| Joker | The Joker |
| Krusty | Krusty the Clown, The Simpsons |
| Bozo | Bozo the Clown, The Bozo Show |
| Emmett | Emmett Kelly, a famous circus performer from the US who created the clown character 'Wearie Willie' |
| Wearie | Wearie Willie |
| Ronald | Ronald McDonald |
| Pennywise | It, Stephen King |
| Coco | Coco the Clown |
Guppy names
Also known as million fish and rainbow fish, guppies are up there with one of the most popular aquarium fish - take a look at these Guppy names before welcoming one of your own home.
- Popeye
- Mermaid
- Squirt
- Goofy
- Swish
- Fin
- Fan
- Silver
- Freckles
- Pebbles
- Jowls
- Shark
- Skip
- Doby
Funny fish names
Got a Clownfish at home in need of a name? Or simply fancy chucking to yourself each time you greet your fishy? Explore these light-hearted, funny fish names.
- Fluffy
- Buster
- Frizz
- Ruffles
- Shaggy
- Bear
- Beowulf
- Keith
- Bigfoot
- Chewbacca
- Curly
- Muffin
- Chimp
- Puffball
- Derek
- Charmin
- Fluffball
- Nathan
- Fuzzy
- Gorilla
- Teddy
- Moose
- Fang
- Titus
- Bruce
- Thor
- Thunderbolt
- Cupcake
- Tank
- Baby
- Goliath
- Hippo
- Camel
Male fish names
If you’re sure you’ve got a male fish at home, take a look at this male fish names to find a moniker that suits your unique new pet.
| Male fish names | Origin and meaning |
|---|---|
| Yōsuke | Japanese for 'ocean assistance'. |
| Pelagius | Greek, meaning 'of the sea'. |
| Muir | Scottish, meaning 'sea'. |
| Malik | Arabic, meaning 'sea'. |
| Kaito | Japanese, meaning 'ocean flying'. |
| Hải | Vietnamese, meaning 'ocean'. |
| Heremoana | Maori, meaning 'ocean'. |
| Marinus | Latin, meaning 'of the sea'. |
| Murchadh | Irish, meaning 'sea warrior'. |
| Atlantic | Greek, meaning 'sea of Atlas'. |
| Arnav | Sanskrit, meaning 'ocean'. |
| Avalon | Welsh, meaning 'apple island'. |
| Bien | Vietnamese, meaning 'sea'. |
| Culbart | English, meaning 'seaman'. |
| Edmar | English, meaning 'wealthy sea'. |
| Hurly | Irish, meaning 'sea tide'. |
| Lemarr | German, meaning 'the water'. |
| Mariner | English, meaning 'seaman'. |
Girl fish names
Welcomed a female fish home? Take a look at our list of female fish names to get inspired before naming fishy.
| Girl fish names | Origin and meaning |
|---|---|
| Adva | Hebrew, meaning 'small wave'. |
| Maraĵa | Esperanto, meaning 'made of the sea'. |
| Maris | English, meaning 'of the sea'. |
| Naia | Basque, meaning 'sea foam'. |
| Nanami | Japanese, meaning 'seven seas'. |
| Vaimiti | Tahitian, meaning 'water'. |
| Yōko | Japanese, meaning 'ocean child'. |
| Muirenn | Irish, meaning 'born of the sea'. |
| Meri | Finnish, meaning 'sea'. |
| Maristela | Latin, meaning 'star of the sea'. |
| Itsaso | Basque, meaning 'ocean'. |
| Derya | Turkish, meaning 'ocean'. |
| Cordelia | Celtic, meaning 'daughter of the sea'. |
| Asherah | Hebrew, meaning 'lady of the sea' |
Fish pun names
If you love a good pun, it doesn’t have to stop at birthday cards and Dad jokes! Name your fishy a pun from below.
- Happy Gilmore
- James Pond
- Tunakhamen
- Swim Shady
- Gill Clinton
- Marlin Monroe
- Tuna Turner
- Coldplaty
- Charles Garwin
- Mackerelmore
- Alpha Betta
- Charles Sharkley
- Michael Shoredon
- Nat Kingfish Cod
- Sharkira
- Betta Midler
- Salmon and Gillfunkel
- Ronald Rayfin
- Finn
- Gillian Anderson
- Leonardo diFishy
- Wu Tang Clam
- Sting Ray Charles
- Squid Vicious
- The Krillers
- Skate Bush
- The Rag and Bonytail Man
- The Whitebait Stripes
- Shrimply Red
- Black Scallop
- Rage Against the Langoustine
Cute names for fish
Since there are so many different types of fish, you’re sure to find the perfect fish name for your new pet amongst this list - especially if you find scaly friends particularly cute.
- Calypso
- Gilly
- Mrs. Puff
- Pearl
- Sandy
- Xena
- Oyster
- Robin
- Squirt
- Star
- Bubbles
- Foam
- Fizz
- Gurgle
- Froth
- Scale
- Splash
- Dive
- Shore
- Shingle
- Swish
Names for sharks
Thinking about adopting a shark, and need a name to suit? Take a look at our list of names for sharks for inspiration.
- Jaws
- Reef
- Scarface
- Snarl
- Thrash
- Shredder
- Scar
- Ghost
- Turbo
- Thunder
- Beast
- Lightning
- Bruce
- Grenade
- Spear
- Brute
- Diablo
- Huntress
- Hunter
- Bolt
- Beast
- Count
- Rebel
- Torpedo
- Missile
- Nails
- Steel
- Rocky
- Cyclone
- Razor
Fish names by color
Sometimes the most stand-out feature of our pet fish is their striking color - so explore these fish names by color below to get you started.
| Fish color | Fish names |
|---|---|
| Blue fish names | Axl, Midnight, Mystic, Ocean, Sapphire, Hydrangea, Hyacinth, Bluebell, Allium. |
| Red fish names | Cardinal, Cherry, Valentine, Ruby, Frizzle, Chrysanthemum, Rose, Marigold, Lips. |
| White fish names | Harmony, Moon, Snowflake, Stardust, Vanilla, Snowy, Stardust, Twinkl, Rice. |
| Black fish names | Coal, Ebony, Noir, Onyx, Raven, Sooty, Slate, Cocoa, Coffee. |
| Orange fish names | Blaze, Coral, Pumpkin, Sunny, Tangerine, Satsuma, Lantana, Sizzle, Pansy. |
| Pink fish names | Blossom, Bubblegum, Cotton candy, Rose, Tulip, Salmon, Tuna, Trout, Barbie. |
| Yellow fish names | Goldie, Banjo, Buttercup, Daffodil, Ginger, Lemon, Mustard, Sunny, Summer. |
| Green fish names | Emerald, Fern, Ivy, Lily, Minty, Leafy, Leprechaun, Spinach, Rocket. |
Hawaiian fish names
Did you know that Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful fish in the world? If you’re looking for a unique fish, why not try one of these Hawaiian names?
- Kalaini
- Keanu
- Lanai
- Maui
- Momoa
- Ailani
- Malia
- Anakoni
- Haukea
Spanish fish names
If Fiesta doesn't rock your boat and you’re looking for another Spanish fish name that celebrates your pet’s zesty personality, then these Spanish names might just fit the bill.
- Carmen
- Hermosa
- Juan
- Macarena
- Pablo
- Emilia
- Gabriel
- Arlo
- Felipe
Famous fish names
Over time, pet fish have acquired some pretty famous names. Explore these fictional (and famous) pet fish names to get you started.
| Famous fish names | Origin |
|---|---|
| Dory | Got a forgetful fishy at home? Finding Nemo's Dory could be the perfect moniker! |
| Flipper | The famous dolphin from 1963 film, Flipper. |
| Flounder | The Little Mermaid's Flounder was Ariel's best buddy. |
| Nemo | Does this name even need an explanation? |
| Ariel | From The Little Mermaid - does your pet think themselves more mermaid, than fish? |
| Atlantis | A fictional, yet very famous island mentioned in Plato's works, that's now rumored to be underwater. |
| Cleo | Gepetto's pet goldfish in Pinocchio. |
| Dexter | Remember Dexter's Laboratory? Well if you were a fan, this could be the ideal name for your fishy. |
| Captain Hook | Has fishy got an evil side? Maybe Peter Pan's Captain Hook will suit! |
| Captain Jack | Is your fish got a cheeky side? Try Captain Jack on for size. |
Names for fish pairs
When you have more than one fish, it’s only natural to want to give them fish names that go together. You can choose names that are similar in sound or meaning, or just two names that you think complement each other.
- Fish and Chips
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Luke and Leia
- Romeo and Juliet
- Salt and Pepper
- Simon and Garfunkel
- Milk and Sugar
- Surf and Turf
- Batman and Robin
- Splish and Splash
- Bat and Ball
- Minnie and Mickey
- Lady and Tramp
- Thunder and Lightning
- Zig and Zag
- Phineas and Ferb
- SpongeBob and Patrick
- Woody and Buzz
- Mario and Luigi
- Eggs and Bacon
Food fish names
Just like your human friends, fish love to eat. You can look for a name that celebrates your fish’s love of food, or one that embodies your pet’s sweet personality. Either way, here are some names to consider!
- Chirashi
- Popsicle
- Sashimi
- Sundae
- Sushi
- Poke
- Taco
- Nigiri
- Slider
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